Tag: constitutional reform
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Malaysia backs 10-year, two-term limit for Prime Minister as reform deepens
Malaysia embraces a 10-year, two-term PM limit as reform accelerates The Malaysian Cabinet has endorsed a landmark proposal aimed at constraining the tenure of the prime minister to a maximum of 10 years, capped at two terms. The move, part of the broader Madani government reform agenda, signals a decisive shift in how executive power…
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Alberta Separatist Leader Claims UCP Caucus Members Sign Petition for Referendum on Leaving Canada
Alberta separatist movement gains traction amid petition drive A spokesman for Alberta’s separatist movement says that members of Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party (UCP) caucus have signed a petition aimed at forcing a referendum on the province’s possible separation from Canada. The claim, echoed by activists and regional commentators, has intensified debates about the…
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Oburu Odinga: Democracy Principles Drive ODM’s Move to Engage with UDA
Background: A Principle-Driven Dialogue The Odinga family’s political influence has long been tied to Kenya’s evolving democratic landscape. Recently, ODM leader Oburu Odinga reiterated that the party’s readiness to engage with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is rooted in a consistent, principle-based approach to democracy. He stressed that constitutional reform and accountable governance…
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Democracy Begets Dialogue: Oburu Odinga on ODM’s Pivot to UDA
Democracy as the Guiding Compass In a decisive statement, Oburu Odinga, the senior ODM leader, underscored that the party’s recent outreach to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is rooted in a commitment to democratic governance and constitutional reform. Odinga’s remarks reframed the engagement with President William Ruto’s political vehicle as a strategic choice grounded in…
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Oburu Odinga: ODM Seeks Democratic Governance Through Talks with UDA
ODM and the democracy conversations: What Oburu Odinga is really saying Oburu Odinga, a senior figure in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has continued to emphasize the party’s commitment to democracy, constitutional reform, and governance that serves the Kenyan people. In recent public remarks and party communications, he framed ODM’s decision to engage with President…
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Lawmakers Push for Constitutional Backing of North-South Rotational Presidency
Background The National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) has renewed a longstanding debate about how to structure executive power in a nation marked by regional diversity. In a bid to promote equity and reduce political friction, the group has urged constitutional entrenchment of a north-south rotational presidency. The proposal would formalize a cadence where the…
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Constitutional Rotational Presidency for North-South Equity: A Path to Stability
Introduction: A Proposal with Broad Implications The National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) has ignited a nationwide debate by advocating for the constitutional entrenchment of a rotational presidency between the northern and southern regions. Proponents argue that codifying a north-south rotation would formalize an equitable power-sharing arrangement, reduce political friction, and foster long-term stability. Critics,…
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Rotational Presidency North-South: Constitutional Backing
Introduction: A Call for Constitutional Entrenchment The National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) has renewed a concerted push for a constitutional amendment that would entrench a rotational presidency between the northern and southern parts of the country. Proponents argue that a formalized power-sharing arrangement would promote political equity, reduce recurrent tensions, and foster a sense…
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Hasina Calls for Overthrow of ‘Foreign-Serving Puppet Regime’ in Bangladesh, Unveils 5-Point Plan
Sheikh Hasina’s sharp critique of the interim government In a bold, high-stakes statement, exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina addressed supporters and observers, accusing the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus of serving foreign interests and acting as a puppet regime. Hasina’s remarks come as Bangladesh confronts questions about governance, legitimacy, and the future direction…
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Entrenched Interests: How Kenya’s Power Brokers Shaped Raila Odinga’s Presidential Losses
Introduction: A Persistent Narrative in Kenyan Politics In Kenyan political discourse, few names inspire as much passion and controversy as Raila Odinga. The former prime minister and longtime opposition figure has loomed large in the country’s political theater for decades. Recently, Minority Leader Junet Mohamed reaffirmed a familiar assertion: entrenched power brokers within Kenya’s political…